Sports Medicine

San Diego sports medicine at Scripps

San Diego sports medicine at Scripps

Scripps is San Diego’s winning team for orthopedic sports medicine.

No matter what type of sports injury you’ve suffered, Scripps sports medicine physicians in San Diego can help, thanks to an unmatched level of experience and team strength. Scripps has nearly three times as many orthopedic doctors than the next closest regional health care provider.

Shoulder resurfacing, in which the head of the upper arm bone is trimmed and capped with a smooth metal covering, and the shoulder blade socket may be smoothed and replaced with a strong plastic socket or tissue graft

UCL reconstruction (“Tommy John surgery”), in which a torn ulnar collateral ligament in the elbow is rebuilt using a tendon tissue from a donor or patient’s body

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Surgery for hip injuries

Hip resurfacing, in which the head of the femur is trimmed and capped with a smooth metal covering, while the hip socket is removed and replaced with a metal socket

Total hip replacement (hip arthroplasty), in which the head of the femur (thigh bone) is removed and replaced with a metal stem and a metal or ceramic ball, while the worn hip socket (acetabulum) is removed and replaced with a metal socket

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Surgery for knee injuries

ACL reconstruction, in which a torn anterior cruciate ligament is rebuilt using tissue — most commonly the kneecap tendon or hamstring tendon — from a donor or the patient’s body

Knee arthroscopy, a minimally invasive surgery that is performed through small incisions to trim or repair torn cartilage in the knee

MCL reconstruction, in which a torn medial collateral ligament is rebuilt using tissue from a donor or the patient’s body to restore stability to the inner knee

Partial knee replacement, in which damaged tissue and bone in the inner knee or the outer knee is replaced with a metal and plastic part

Total knee replacement (knee arthroplasty), in which the ends of the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone) at the knee joint are removed and replaced with metal and strong plastic parts

Sports physical therapy

Scripps offers sports therapy in San Diego with facilities in North County, South Bay, Central San Diego and La Jolla. Sports and physical therapy services are provided at more than half a dozen locations by a team of experts using the latest techniques and technologies to help patients regain strength and mobility to get back in the game.

Innovation for better patient outcomes

Scripps Clinic orthopedic doctors are nationally recognized for pioneering work that can benefit sports medicine patients. Cartilage-tissue engineering, stem cell research and genomics are among the focus areas of physicians and scientists at Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education (SCORE) at Scripps Clinic.

Sports medicine locations

Scripps Health offers sports medicine at the following locations in San Diego County:

Support services and resources

As leaders in orthopedic care, we know what it takes to keep joints healthy. That’s why we equip our patients with support services and resources to help them achieve their best possible outcome. From connecting you with rehab services to empowering you with educational resources, Scripps offers a comprehensive lineup to help you along every step of your journey.

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Support services

We are here for you — not only as your orthopedic surgeons, but as a team of experts who understands that your joint health is about much more than your medical treatment. Specifically, Scripps offers a variety of patient support services to ensure your physical and emotional well-being, as well as resources for dealing with the logistical aspects of your care.

Our services include:

Home health care when you require skilled intermittent care in the comfort of your home.